Little Colombia Bakery & Restaurant has quickly become one of my favorite breakfast spots, after a…read moregood run with my favorite running club in the area (CRA) . First off, the service is top notch. The staff are friendly, attentive, and make you feel right at home -- exactly what you want when you're starting your day. Special thanks to Katy ! The food? Everything I've tried for breakfast has been straight-up delicious. No misses here. My favorites? The Capuccino and the Pan de Bono!! And for desert , the passion fruit mousse ! And the vibe is just so inviting -- super family-friendly, It's relaxed, comfortable, and has that warm neighborhood feel that's hard to find these days.

From the moment you walk in, the restaurant feels bright, warm, and welcoming. The colorful mural…read moreinstantly catches your eye and beautifully reflects the heart and vibrancy of Colombian culture. And the bakery aroma? Absolutely divine. It fills the space in the best way possible and immediately pulls you in for the full experience. One thing that really stood out to me was the customer service. The staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming, which, unfortunately, hasn't always been my experience at other Colombian restaurants. Many places I've visited primarily speak Spanish, which can sometimes make ordering a challenge. Here, I felt completely at ease and well taken care of. We started with the beef empanadas, and I highly recommend them. The crust was perfectly crispy, while the filling was soft, flavorful, and comforting. Paired with their salsa, which had just the right kick of spice, it was an excellent combination that made for a strong start to the meal. I ordered my go-to favorite, the Bandejita. The presentation was beautiful and appetizing, but sadly, the bold flavors I'm used to just weren't quite there for me. The flat steak tasted under-seasoned, and I actually found myself adding salt, which I've never had to do before at other restaurants. The pork sausage also seemed a bit dry inside, but my husband said that's how it should be, so perhaps that was just my preference. The beans had a different flavor than what I'm accustomed to as well, not bad by any means, just noticeably different. On a positive note, the pork belly was perfectly crispy, exactly how it should be, and the plantains were sweet and cooked to perfection. Overall, the menu looks incredibly tempting, and there are still plenty of dishes I'd love to come back and try. While I may skip the Bandejita next time, I definitely plan on returning to explore more of what they have to offer.

Haa wonderful dining experience! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully…read morepresented. Pisco sour, Truffled Tuna Ceviche Summer limited Salad Brussels & Belly The steak was cooked perfectly and served sizzling with crispy potatoes, the Brussels sprouts were delicious, and the tuna Ceviche was incredibly fresh. The watermelon burrata appetizer was a refreshing surprise, and the pisco sours were the perfect finish. Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere--we'll definitely be back!

Great spot to grab some attic and flavorful tapas. Chill, casual atmosphere with patio seating…read moreavailable where you can catch live music from the piazza. We've been a few times now and will return.

What a hidden gem! We ordered guava pastries and egg, bacon, and cheese empanadas. Both were hot…read moreand delicious! It's super cute inside and very clean. The ladies working that day were very welcoming. I can't wait to try more things.

Food was amazing, the service was even better…read more I was craving some empanadas and I saw this place was highly rated so I thought I would give it a try. Just my bad luck, the time I came in there was a kids soccer team and their parents in front of me. I placed my order behind them and waited patiently. 5 mins later my name was already called. The gentleman behind the counter ( I assume was the owner) made food for me on the house because he told me it would be a while. 10 mins later my food was ready! Both the baked and fried empanadas were delicious. if i could only pick only one I would choose the fried one. but if youre looking for something lighter defiantly go for the bake one. Amazing food and service. Will back again

Excellent. 100% recommended. Great food, specially the patacon. Customer service A1…read more i came from Dallas and this food remembered me my dear Maracaibo.

We visited Fritos y Mas to celebrate a friend's milestone birthday after she'd had a great…read moreexperience there earlier in the week. It's a small Venezuelan restaurant tucked into a modest shopping strip next to a liquor store, with limited indoor seating--maybe 20 seats total. We went on a Saturday around 5 p.m. and found plenty of parking. Ordering is counter-style with menus in both English and Spanish. While our friend speaks Spanish, some menu items were still unfamiliar, but the staff went above and beyond--bringing someone over from next door to help explain everything in English. That kind of service stood out. The food leans heavily toward fried comfort fare: empanadas, hot dogs, burgers, and loaded plates. We tried both chicken and beef empanadas, fried cheese sticks (not breaded like mozzarella sticks but still very good), and a plate with beef, ham, cheese, eggs, and potatoes. The flavors were bold and satisfying, though the potatoes were a bit overcooked. My friend's sandwich was piled high with meat and coleslaw--messy but delicious. The drink selection includes a variety of canned and bottled sodas. Overall, it's a flavorful, casual spot with friendly, helpful service and hearty food that's great for sharing with friends.

I visited Rice and Beans yesterday for lunch. I was very pleased that it is under new management…read moreand it's back to having great Cuban food. I was so pleased that I brought my family back for dinner last night. The atmospheres was warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. It was wonderful to see the original owner back doing what he does best. The food was absolutely outstanding. I am Cuban so I should know. Every dish was fresh, flavorful and prepared to meet the standards. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service made us feel right at home. We are beyond thrilled to have them back and have some real Cuban cuisine in the neighborhood. If you are looking for authentic, delicious food and a great dining experience, I highly recommend Rice and Beans.

Food came out quickly. Was tasty and fresh. Carlos, the chef and owner came to greet us. Will come…read moreback.

Authentic Dominican/Caribbean food in Willowbrook. Who knew?…read more I remember this place from a birthday party decades ago. The space was a bit bigger (they've since redesigned it smaller), but the crowds were smaller. Success hasn't tarnished their food. It was a very rainy and soggy afternoons and the place was packed. We managed a table and ordered. Can't go wrong with the delicious shrimp mofongo. I honestly think the sauce is the icing on that cake, made all the more delicious with a squeeze of lemon. Whew! Service was fast and dinner came out at a reasonable pace. The owner is so friendly and stopped by our table to make sure things were good. Better than good! If you're in the Willowbrook area do yourself a favor and stop in for lunch or dinner. Prices are a little steep, but what's isn't these days?

Food is very good, they have lunch specials during the week including pernil, pollo guisado, etc…read morefor about $12-13. I ordered the pollo guisado and moro, both were good and we have a little left over. My partner ordered the pica pollo and the fried chicken was decent. The food does take some time, and servers did not check in too often so I would recommend ordering ahead of time (unless you have a long lunch break), There are plenty of tables, but it is a little dark inside, 2 bathrooms inside. The juice was on the sweet side so just watered it down (wish they have smoothies), but they get 5 stars overall for the flavor and the price point. Plenty of parking as it's in located along other stores.

Amazing!!! The green sauce is sooo good. Your taste buds will be delighted with all solid hearty…read moreflavors. Tequenoes and the King Patacon is what I ordered. The Tequenoes breading is better to me than normal cheese sticks. The Patacon is a sandwich made with plantains as the bun. So delicious!! I have so much leftover and can't wait for round 2!! Put the green sauce on your sandwich and it's heaven and not dry at all.

Food 3/5, service 5/5, overall 4/5 Before I talk about their…read morefood, I have to mention the owner of this food truck is super super friendly and helpful. He tried his best to answer all my questions and provide recommendations. I'm not quite familiar with those food names so I asked a ton! He's super nice and super patient, definitely worth a mention! I ordered beef patacon. Maybe because I'm not a pro when judging Latino food, the food is not as good as I expected. It's basically shredded beef sandwich with fried plantains "bun". The fried plantain is very dry and taste like two giant pieces of chips. (I mean I would prefer to keep a bit moisture inside but that might not be authentic Venezuela way). Shredded beef taste alright and nothing special. BTW, their empanadas look a bit different from those I had before. Maybe if I got chance to come again I'll try fried pork or beef empanadas.

Grabbed a bite from them while out at Rosehill Beer Garden this past weekend. I had the Papas…read moreRicas. Crinkle cut fries with pork, pineapple, jalapenos, and a couple sauces. They were phenomenal. The fries were perfectly crisp (homemade or not), the pork succulent, the sauces flavorful, and the pineapple with the fresh cut jalapenos were the perfect balance of acid and heat to the rest of the dish. I finished them before I could even think to take a picture (I had to steal this one from Facebook). I honestly cannot wait to try more of their food. Bonus points for the A&M pride. #GigEm The reason for deducting a star is due to an accidental (I hope) pricing error. The Papas Ricas are listed on the menu for $8. I was charged $12.99 after tax. I assumed they must have added the $3 queso option without requesting it. This was not the case. I was left scratching my head with quesoless premium edition fries.

Excellent authentic food with a delightfully surprising mixture of flavors. I couldn't decide…read morebetween the arepas and the papas ricas (I'd had neither before) so I got both and shared it with my dad. It was absolutely excellent!

Perfect spot to get Excellent Maracaibo- Venezuelan breakfast!…read moreClean!!!! Fast and Delicious!! Call ahead if you know what you want or show up and ask all the questions about the menu! Dude, you won't regret it!!!

I love how convenient this little food truck stop is no matter the time of the day and the short…read moredrive as well. After craving some Mexican food late night, we figured we would get our fix . We ordered two Fajita beef tortas, 2 horchatas, and 3 pastelitos. The cook was very nice and informative, did inform us that our order should be ready in about 10-15 minutes so in the meantime we admired the decorations, snapped some pics and were mesmerized by their amazing chicken laying right on top of the surround sound's speaker, she was still like a stone. The music is lively and nice, definitely got us hyped for our food and then before you know it, our food to-go was ready. Once we arrived home we opened up our containers, the torta was filled with fresh ingredients and the horchata was super sweet. The pastelitos were not my personal favorite but other then that the torta was delicious. The prices are a little higher than what I comfortably like to pay but since their pricing looks like it's mostly based on the area's median income. I will come back for those late night cravings but I will definitely consider their pricing before I make the trip.

Food was okay but a bit overpriced. The gentleman that was there didn't seem to have a good…read moreattitude not the best customer service. First and last time to go there.